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Show PII{E'S EXPEDITION. PARl' II. lNSTRUCTIONS TO LIEUTENANT l'IKE. St. L oui8, June 24th, 1806. YOU are to proceed without delay to the cantonment on the MissoUt·i, where you arc to embark the late Osage captives, and the deputation recently I'Cturnccl ft·om vVashington, with theil' presents and baggage, and arc to t•·ansport the whole up the Missouri and Osage rivers to the town of the G1·and Osage. TI1e safe delivery of this charge at the point of destination, constitutes the primary object of you•· expedition, and therefore you are to move with such caution as may prevent surprise from any hostile band, and arc to repel with you•· utmost lOree any outrage which may be attempted. Having safely deposited your passengers and their proper·ty, you are to turn your nttention to the accomplishment of a perma· nent peace between the Kanscs and Osage nations, for which purpose you must effect a meeting between the head chiefs of tl10se nations, and arc to employ such arguments, deduced from their own obvious interests, as well as the inclinations, desires, and commands of tho president of the United States, as may facili tate your purpose Qnd accomplish the end. A third object of considerable magnitude will then claim your Consideration. It is to effect an interview and establish a good un• derstanding with the Yanctons, Tctaus, or Camanches. |